
Scorpion-senna
Hippocrepis emerus
Hippocrepis emerus (Scorpion-senna) is a decorative flowering shrub in the pea family, producing bright yellow blooms that attract pollinators in spring. It thrives in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is quite tolerant of poor, rocky, or alkaline soils once established. Pruning lightly after flowering helps maintain a tidy shape.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings Once Established
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 15, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
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